Dave Mustaine throat cancer: Megadeth frontman revealed his diagnosis in a statement (Image: GETTY) Dave Mustaine, 57, shared a statement on the official Megadeth website, saying he had been diagnosed with throat cancer and had a treatment plan in place. “It’s clearly something to be respected and faced head on,” he wrote. “But I’ve faced obstacles before.” Related articles Megadeth, Dream Theater, Long Ryders, more: New rock albums REVIEWED Megadeth, Devin Townsend, Joanne Shaw Taylor and MORE new rock albums Dave Mustaine throat cancer: Megadeth star said he has a treatment plan in place (Image: GETTY) “I’m working closely with my doctors, and we’ve mapped out a treatment plan which they feel has a 90 per cent success rate,” he continued. The guitarist said he had already begun treatment for the throat cancer. More to follow…All rights reserved for this news site express.co.uk and under his responsibility